Lot 426: India, Buddhist Shahi dynasty of Ohind. Spalapati Deva. Ca. A.D. 750-900. AR jital.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 29 (Auction 340)

Description

India, Buddhist Shahi dynasty of Ohind. Spalapati Deva. Ca. A.D. 750-900. AR jital (19 mm, 4.27 g). Horseman advancing right, with blundered Brahmi legend Shahi Deva to right / Bull seated left with trident on hump; Nagari legend Sri Spalapati Deva above. Tye 2.1. Rare and choice. .

This heavy early type (c. 4.2 g) was issued by the Buddhist Shahi kings of Ohind. The weight was then reduced to 3.4 g by the Hindu Shahis of Kabul.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 426
Listing #: 202138
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:21:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100

Sold Winning Bid: $60
1 Bid(s)

Description

This heavy early type (c. 4.2 g) was issued by the Buddhist Shahi kings of Ohind. The weight was then reduced to 3.4 g by the Hindu Shahis of Kabul.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 426
Listing #: 202138
Closed: Friday, September 13, 2019 6:21:40 PM CT
Estimate: $100